- Both Sarah Jessica Parker in Stella McCartney and Gwyneth Paltrow, in her Pucci gown for the Emmy Awards are starting a trend of wearing designer creations before they've walked the runway. [Fashionista]

- Raf Simons to YSL? Suzy Menkes is spreading the rumor in her glowing Jil Sander review. [New York Times]

- Dior fans heading to New York will have a special new place to crash. The St. Regis is unveiling a 1,700-square-foot space inspired by Dior's ateliers in Paris. Sounds delightful. [WWD]

- Word on the street and from the runways is to belt your jacket at the waist. Start cinching! [Keep It Chic]

- Catch up on the best of Milan, including Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni and Jil Sander...oh my!

- In honor of its 90th anniversary, Gucci is opening Gucci Museo in Florence's Piazza Signoria as a tribute to the house's historical archive. [Gucci]